Dancing as Fast as You Can
When I am feeling especially busy, I often say, “I’m dancing as fast as I can.”
Ray and I had a wonderful weekend attending events sponsored by the Timothy Demonbreun Heritage Society, which is made up largely of people like me who are descended from Timothy Demonbreun. My brother, our daughter Mary Evelyn, and her four youngest children were able to attend the Saturday evening dinner that concluded the festivities. During the meal, my brother looked over at his niece Mary Evelyn—a homeschooling mama of six children ranging in age from two to 14—and asked with a knowing smile, “So, Mary Evelyn, what do you do in your spare time?”
I was proud of Steve for acknowledging that our daughter is dancing as fast as she can and for giving her such a kind and insightful gift of understanding and affirmation. That gift is one of the best ways I know to love our neighbor as ourselves and to treat others as we want to be treated.
“And then in my spare time . . .”
A cartoon by Bob Barnes from the World War II era showing a mother caring for her children while welding on a military ship, courtesy of the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Thank you, homeschooling mama, for dancing as fast as you can, too. When you are weary, remember Jesus’ invitation:
“Come to Me,
all who are weary and heavy-laden,
and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Thank you for all the encouragement even when you probably need some encouragement yourself. I have added you and your husband to my prayer list!